NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation 2

Question 1

Which type of dietary fat is most beneficial for reducing exercise-induced inflammation in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Answer

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have well-documented anti-inflammatory properties that support athlete recovery and reduce exercise-induced inflammation.

Question 2

What is the performance-relevant threshold for exercise-induced dehydration that sports nutrition guidelines aim to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Loss of greater than 2% body weight

Answer

A body weight loss exceeding 2% from dehydration has been consistently shown to impair physical and cognitive performance.

Question 3

Among ergogenic supplements, which one has the strongest evidence base for improving endurance exercise performance?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Caffeine has the strongest evidence base among ergogenic supplements, improving endurance performance by blocking adenosine receptors, reducing perceived exertion, and mobilizing free fatty acids.

Question 4

What is the primary role of iron in athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

Transporting oxygen via hemoglobin and myoglobin

Answer

Iron is a critical component of hemoglobin and myoglobin, enabling oxygen transport to working muscles and directly impacting aerobic performance capacity.

Question 5

Which electrolyte is most critical to replace during prolonged exercise lasting more than 2 hours to prevent a potentially dangerous condition?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Answer

Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat and is most critical to replace during prolonged exercise to maintain fluid balance and prevent hyponatremia.

NEAT - Nutrition and Exercise Assessment Training Certification Practice Test

NEAT - Nutrition and Exercise Assessment Training Certification Practice Test

NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation 2